This week’s top tech stories include a massive $1.4 trillion lawsuit against Meta, significant leaks for Grand Theft Auto 6, and new regulatory developments for home solar.
Key Points
- Meta faces a potential $1.4 trillion lawsuit from 32 US states alleging the company intentionally designed platforms to addict teenage users.
- Hacker group Cyberleek leaked gameplay, cutscenes, and the map for Grand Theft Auto 6, protesting Rockstar’s shift to digital-only game releases.
- The UK will legalize plug-in home solar kits on August 27, with UKSOL launching compatible systems starting at £699.
- Amazon updated Kindle Oasis software to enforce stricter DRM and require internet connections for reading library books borrowed via Libby.
- A Tesla Robotaxi was filmed colliding with traffic posts in Texas, raising concerns as the company prepares to trial its autonomous Cybercab.
- The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold launched with hardware improvements like IP68 protection and a lighter build, though camera upgrades remain limited.